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2017 Grand Sports loses 18.6 pounds of rotating weight an average of 4.65 pounds at each wheel by going to Girodisc rotors and hats. Looses another 33.2 pound by going to a set of Forgeline GA3R wheels. 51.8 pounds total of rotating unsprung weight.

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Nice bolt covers.

I see at least one thread out there on CF mentioning at least some replacement pads the backing plate will contact the mounting lugs on the hat; with the Girodisc setup.

Is there a specific replacement pad recommended to prevent that?
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Nice bolt covers.

I see at least one thread out there on CF mentioning at least some replacement pads the backing plate will contact the mounting lugs on the hat; with the Girodisc setup.

Is there a specific replacement pad recommended to prevent that?
We have not experienced that problem of pads interferring with the bolts we use Race Technology pads up front and hawk in the rear no issues pad compound depends on what your doing with the car. For specifics pads and compounds send email to sales@xpmotorsports.com
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017 Grand Sports loses 18.6 pounds of rotating weight an average of 4.65 pounds at each wheel by going to Girodisc rotors and hats. Looses another 33.2 pound by going to a set of Forgeline GA3R wheels. 51.8 pounds total of rotating unsprung weight.

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4086.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4087.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/GA3R_c_13558.html
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2017 Grand Sports loses 18.6 pounds of rotating weight an average of 4.65 pounds at each wheel by going to Girodisc rotors and hats. Looses another 33.2 pound by going to a set of Forgeline GA3R wheels. 51.8 pounds total of rotating unsprung weight.


http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4086.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4087.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/GA3R_c_13558.html
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2017 Grand Sports loses 18.6 pounds of rotating weight an average of 4.65 pounds at each wheel by going to Girodisc rotors and hats. Looses another 33.2 pound by going to a set of Forgeline GA3R wheels. 51.8 pounds total of rotating unsprung weight.

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4086.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4087.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/GA3R_c_13558.html
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2017 Grand Sports loses 18.6 pounds of rotating weight an average of 4.65 pounds at each wheel by going to Girodisc rotors and hats. Looses another 33.2 pound by going to a set of Forgeline GA3R wheels. 51.8 pounds total of rotating unsprung weight.

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4086.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4087.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/GA3R_c_13558.html
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2017 Grand Sports loses 18.6 pounds of rotating weight an average of 4.65 pounds at each wheel by going to Girodisc rotors and hats. Looses another 33.2 pound by going to a set of Forgeline GA3R wheels. 51.8 pounds total of rotating unsprung weight.

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4086.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4087.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/GA3R_c_13558.html
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2017 Grand Sports loses 18.6 pounds of rotating weight an average of 4.65 pounds at each wheel by going to Girodisc rotors and hats. Looses another 33.2 pound by going to a set of Forgeline GA3R wheels. 51.8 pounds total of rotating unsprung weight.

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4086.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4087.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/GA3R_c_13558.html
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2017 Grand Sports loses 18.6 pounds of rotating weight an average of 4.65 pounds at each wheel by going to Girodisc rotors and hats. Looses another 33.2 pound by going to a set of Forgeline GA3R wheels. 51.8 pounds total of rotating unsprung weight.

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4086.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4087.html

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2017 Grand Sports loses 18.6 pounds of rotating weight an average of 4.65 pounds at each wheel by going to Girodisc rotors and hats. Looses another 33.2 pound by going to a set of Forgeline GA3R wheels. 51.8 pounds total of rotating unsprung weight.

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4086.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/G...rs_p_4087.html

http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/GA3R_c_13558.html
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How much are replacement Rings front and rear
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How much are replacement Rings front and rear
$800.00 per pair
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